Wernicke’s area

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012678",
  "term": "Wernicke’s area",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A region of the brain located in the posterior part of the superior temporal gyrus, primarily in the dominant hemisphere. This area is involved in the comprehension of spoken and written language. Damage to Wernicke's area can result in receptive aphasia, where individuals have difficulty understanding language.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "dominant hemisphere"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 916 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/wernickes-area/"
}